Noblesse (NOBLESSE -ノブレス-)

U-Um, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm the new servant starting here today...

Did, uh, the master of the house forget to tell you?

I am the master of this house.

No one resides in this mansion but myself.

Forgive us for visiting without any notice.

Per the lord's order, I have come to collect this man.

He has caused us much trouble,

and thus the lord wishes to meet him.

He belongs to me.

What?

He works in this mansion.

I will not allow him to be taken from me.

Tell the lord that.

Very well. We will return once we have done so.

They left...

He can just send clan leaders away?

Just who is this man?

5 Years Ago

Blood Pact

Stand still, you—

Damn it!

Is that all?

We'll stop here for today.

If we continue any longer, that power will only toy with you.

You're really asking for it...

One more time.

It has already been five years since Frankenstein's arrival.

I have not changed my mind.

Allowing him to remain here is dangerous.

There are many among the nobles who think unfavorably of you

for sheltering a human who killed our brethren.

Gejutel.

Yes?

I apologize for worrying you.

I understand why all of you are so concerned.

I will be careful.

Please, at least persuade him to accept the lord's request for an audience.

If he demonstrates obedience toward nobility,

perhaps the sparks can be extinguished before a fire breaks out.

The tea is ready.

Good.

Have you spent the entire day staring outside again?

I have never once seen you leave this mansion.

I leave, at times.

Before you came here, I was summoned by the lord to visit the castle.

Was that...

your most recent excursion?

Yes.

I had no idea...

You've been living like this since before I arrived?

Yes.

Is there some reason why you don't go outside?

No.

What is it you're always looking at, then?

The sky.

The forest. The earth.

Everything visible from this window.

This is all I need.

All he needs?

He's lived alone in this huge mansion all these years,

and there's nothing more that he wants?

That's just too...

However...

I do like the tea that you make.

Is that so?

Is that the...

Disgusting.

What is he doing in this castle?

For goodness' sake...

I've been waiting so eagerly, wondering when you would finally come.

I'm sorry.

How do you like living here?

I suppose it's not bad.

I'm glad to hear that.

I was quite shocked when I heard that he had hired a butler.

Do you wonder how Raizel and myself are related?

The two of us are a pair.

We are like a father and son,

and like two brothers, as well.

Your relationship seems awfully lacking to be described as such.

Yes, you're right.

I love that boy so much, but he doesn't even seem to like me.

To be honest, that's why I envy you a bit.

You have not formed a pact with Raizel yet?

Uh...

Really? You should just get it over with.

If you have a blood pact with him,

you'll be able to live a much longer life.

It's not something I can do so easily.

Do you have misgivings about having him as your master?

No...

But I do have my pride as a human.

And the idea of serving a noble for eternity...

Then why have you stayed with him all these years?

I'm sure you're well aware of how lonely he is.

And he has chosen those circumstances for himself.

At times, he betrays his fellow nobles,

exposes their secrets, and forces them into servitude.

We have a duty to protect the race, the very concept, of nobility.

Without him, the lord is powerless...

Nothing but an ornamental figurehead to decorate this throne.

Your duty...

Living that kind of life for no other reason than that?

What an absolute joke.

Might I suggest you use your authority as lord

to abolish that worthless system?

How much easier life would be if I could...

Nobles and humans are the same.

Those who live long lives just for fun can't change how they think so easily.

Frankenstein, you are quite interesting.

I will entrust him to your care from now on.

Lord! Why won't you get rid of him?!

It would seem that you all hate him.

Then—

However, I believe he and Raizel should form a blood pact.

Lord...

This is reckless!

Urokai?

Lord, it's dangerous to let someone like him stay with Raizel-sama!

Who knows what he'll do?!

If they do that, even those who view Raizel-sama as a god now

would regard him as an enemy.

Still, I can't help wishing for his happiness.

But only if it's what they both want, of course.

Gejutel.

Frankenstein.

Did the lord summon you here again?

He seems to think I'm his carrier pigeon.

He keeps forcing me to deliver messages that get no response.

That aside, would you mind sparring with me?

I can't find Ragar.

I refuse.

Boring old geezer.

Wait.

Do not cause any trouble for Raizel-sama.

You must understand that he is risking his life to shelter you.

His life?

Well, well...

If it isn't the human I've heard so much about.

I hear you're looking for a sparring partner?

Please, allow me the honor.

What foolishness is this?

You use some sort of strange power, don't you?

I'd love to see what kinds of tricks a dog like you could do